2026 Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo Winter Games - Women's Hockey | Hockey Canada

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Troy Ryan will lead Canada’s Women’s Olympic Team in Italy with assistants Kori Cheverie, Caroline Ouellette and Britni Smith, and goaltending consultant Brad Kirkwood.

2026 Olympic Winter Games (Women) 2025-26 National Women’s Team Schedule

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Olympic officials announced

Five referees and five linespersons have been selected to participate in the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Italy.

2026 Olympic Winter Games (Men) 2026 Olympic Winter Games (Women) Hockey Canada Officiating Program

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Orientation camp rosters set

Ninety-two players from the men’s, women’s and para hockey programs will attend National Teams Orientation Camp.

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Schedule out for 2026 Olympics

The quest for a sixth Olympic gold medal begins Feb. 5 when Canada faces off against Finland at Milano Rho Arena.

2026 Olympic Winter Games Schedule

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Duo to lead women’s team

Gina Kingsbury and Troy Ryan will lead Team Canada as GM and head coach, respectively, through the 2025-26 season.

2023-24 National Women’s Team

Key Details of the 2026 Olympic Women’s Ice Hockey Tournament

Event Overview

Location: Milan, Italy
Venues: Milano Rho Arena & Milano Santagiulia Arena
Dates: February 5–19, 2026

Group Stage Breakdown

Group A: Canada, Czechia, Finland, Switzerland, United States
Group B: France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Sweden

Tournament Format

Preliminary Round: Teams play four games within their group

Advancement: Top five teams from Group A and top three teams from Group B

Quarterfinals: February 13-14 (A1-B3 / A2-B2 / A3 – B1 / A4-A5)
Semifinals: February 16
Bronze Medal Game: February 18
Gold Medal Game: February 19

Game Rules

Regulations: IIHF Rulebook in effect
Rink Size: International standard (200 feet x 100 feet)
Overtime:

Preliminary round: 3-on-3 overtime (five minutes), followed by five-person shootout
Quarterfinals: 3-on-3 overtime (10 minutes), followed by five-person shootout
Semifinals: 3-on-3 overtime (10 minutes), followed by five-person shootout
Bronze medal game: 3-on-3 overtime (10 minutes), followed by five-person shootout
Gold medal game: 3-on-3 overtime (20 minutes) until a winner is decided